All Blacks v South Africa jet flyover in Cape Town: Airline hands flight data to aviation officials
Airlink has voluntarily provided flight data from two jets to South African aviation authorities following a controversial low-altitude flyover at a rugby stadium. The maneuver, which occurred during a match in Cape Town, sparked safety concerns due to the proximity of the aircraft to the stadium roof.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding aviation safety protocols and the regulation of aerial displays during public sporting events.
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The two jets fly over Cape Town's DHL Stadium at almost 300km/h - and within 50ft (15.2m) of the rooftop.
Flight data from two jets that flew over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium before Sunday’s All Blacks rugby test has been voluntarily offered to aviation officials.
The equivalent of civil aviation’s TMO has stepped in.
An airline at the centre of a major safety debate following a spectacular flyover before Sunday’s rugby test in Cape Town has offered flight data from its two jets’ “black boxes” to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
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